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Ontario abandoning endangered species, say environmental groups
Environmentalists and conservation groups are criticizing Ontario for a recent decision to gut law protecting threatened wildlife. Continue reading
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Great public transit makes for a great city
Most cities in Canada and the U.S. are lacking in infrastructure to move millions of people safely and affordably. With some notable exceptions, such as Vancouver and Calgary, no successful rapid transit infrastructure projects have been built in Canadian cities for decades. Continue reading
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Walk Friendly Ontario, Rain Workshops, and Crowdfunding – GC News #817
817: 3 June 2013 – Published by Green Communities Canada. OFFICIAL LAUNCH. Green Communities Canada launched WALK Friendly Ontario, a designation program that recognizes municipal excellence in walkability. By awarding Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum designations to towns and cities from across Ontario, WALK Friendly Ontario will stimulate action to… Continue reading
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May 21-22, 2013 – Grey to Green Conference
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities (Toronto) – All around North America, cities are shifting from ‘grey to green’ approaches to developing and renewing their infrastructure. Green infrastructure involves the use of living systems such as green roofs and walls, urban forests, wetlands, porous paving systems and raingardens as well as supportive… Continue reading
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